Prepositions of Level and Range · Prepositions — English Vocabulary

too good for or of greater worth, dignity, or moral standard

"She is above criticism."

"His integrity and dedication to the cause placed him far above petty office politics."

used to specify a particular position in a range, degree, or measure

"It costs at $10."

"The temperature reached its peak at a scorching forty degrees Celsius during the summer heatwave."

less than a specified quantity, measurement, or standard

"The score is below 50."

"The number of participants fell below the minimum threshold required to proceed with the event."

more extensive, extreme, or far-reaching than something else

"It is beyond belief."

"The sheer scale of the ancient ruins stretched far beyond what the archaeologists had initially anticipated."

used to express exceeding a particular amount, level, or limit

"It costs over $100."

"The project's expenses have already exceeded over the allocated budget, necessitating a review of financial controls."

outside the limits of something in distance, reach, or capacity

"The school is beyond the hill."

"The school is beyond the bridge and then you turn left at the gas station."

less than a particular quantity, standard, or limit

"It is under $50."

"The company's performance this quarter has unfortunately fallen under the projected targets due to market volatility."

indicating that the quantity or count mentioned does not exceed a specified value

"You can choose up to three items."

"You can invite up to ten guests to the wedding so please send me the list soon."

having progressed past a certain stage or level

"He is beyond help."

"The patient's condition had progressed beyond the initial stages, requiring more intensive medical intervention."

used to specify a range or limit beyond which something does not occur or apply

"Keep it outside the box."

"The research must extend beyond the established theories to explore truly innovative and groundbreaking concepts."

used to indicate a point or stage that has been surpassed or exceeded

"We are past the worst."

"Having successfully navigated the initial challenges, the team is now moving past the preliminary development phase."

in the limits or boundaries of a place

"The cat is within the house."

"We must complete this project within the allocated budget and timeframe."

used to indicate an interval or range between two amounts or numbers

"It is between 10 and 20."

"The optimal temperature range for this delicate biological process lies between twenty and thirty degrees Celsius."

used to indicate the starting point or origin of a range, distance, or period

"The event runs from Monday."

"The temperature will range from freezing to mild over the next few days."

used to indicate the endpoint, destination, or conclusion of a range, distance, or period

"We walked to the park."

"The journey will take us from the bustling city to the serene countryside."

used to indicate a period, date, or level extending up to and including the specified point

"He worked through the night."

"The sale will continue through the weekend, offering significant discounts on all items."

in the limits or boundaries of a place

"The cat is within the house."

"We must complete this project within the allocated budget and timeframe."

used to specify a range or limit beyond which something does not occur or apply

"Keep it outside the box."

"The research must extend beyond the established theories to explore truly innovative and groundbreaking concepts."

used to express the limit or extent of something, often indicating a range or scope

"As far as the eye can see."

"As far as the budget is concerned we have enough money to complete the project on time."

used to convey a significant level or quantity of something

"He loved her as much."

"As much as I like you I cannot give you any special treatment over the other candidates."